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This FREE one day Fire Warden Training course will provide you with a strong understanding of good fire safety measures in workplaces and what your role as a Fire Warden involves.

Fire Wardens contribute to fire safety in their workplace by following control measures, being alert to issues and knowing how to lead a safe evacuation in an emergency. By the end of this training course you will understand:

The main laws for workplace fire safety;

Your role as a Fire Warden;

The different categories of fire;

How fires start and spread in a workplace;

Common causes of fires in workplaces;

Control measures to prevent or minimise fire risks;

The different types of fire extinguishers and their uses;

Fire detection, fire warning and fire equipment;

Requirements for fire plans; and

Your specific role during an emergency evacuation procedure.

This knowledge will give you a thorough understanding of fire safety and how to successfully fulfill your role as a Fire Warden.

If you have any questions about this or any other HR or Health & Safety event, please contact peopleservices@gcvs.org.uk

This event is free for Third Sector Organisations in Scotland and is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund

Date

09:30-16:00, 9 February 2022

Contact

Stella Tobia
0141 354 6515

Cost

Free

Attendance type

In-person only

Venue

EVOC 525 Ferry Road Edinburgh

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